Transmigration: Reverse Exploitation, the System Works for Me

Regarding Zhen Huan's imprisonment, the concubines really misunderstood the emperor this time.

This was blatant confinement, not the favoritism and preferential treatment they imagined.

If we really want to take this seriously, it could become a bargaining chip for the emperor to force Yun Xinluo to submit.

When Su Pei directed the eunuchs and palace maids to tidy up the natural painting, she knew that the matter was settled!

The emperor must have harbored thoughts he shouldn't have had towards Yun Xinluo.

Although Yun Xinluo was already married and had two daughters, the Manchus did not care much about whether a woman had remarried.

Given the emperor's deep affection for Empress Chun Yuan, how could he possibly let go of a middle-aged version of Chun Yuan in life?

I wonder if the emperor will bring Yun Xinluo into the palace in the future? Or rather, what kind of status will the emperor give Yun Xinluo?

Is it because they want to protect her reputation and not give Yun Xinluo a formal status, making her a person who cannot be seen in the light of day?

Alternatively, he could defy public opinion and insist on giving her a legitimate identity, allowing Yun Xinluo to openly stay by his side.

Xi Qiao thought the latter was unlikely. After all, there are no secrets in this world. Even if the emperor specially arranged an identity for Yun Xinluo that was unrelated to the Zhen family, there would definitely be smart people who could see through this fig leaf.

The idea of ​​a ruler taking his subject's wife or a mother and daughter sharing a husband is just too offensive.

But what if?

Even Zhen Huan's youthful appearance was protected by the aura of Chun Yuan.

Just like Yun Xinluo, who is like Chun Yuan in the present day, there's no reason why she shouldn't benefit from it, right?

One is a naive and young stand-in.

One is a stand-in with a similar temperament and appearance, making it difficult to distinguish between fantasy and reality.

The latter should have a greater effect of remembrance and comfort.

Moreover, this man is the emperor, a powerful ruler who reigns supreme over the world.

What's wrong with just covering up one's behavior with a thin veil?

In this era of absolute monarchical power and supreme imperial authority, who would dare to risk the lives of their entire family or even their entire clan to expose this veil of shame and ridicule the emperor?

But no matter which possibility it is, it won't have any impact on her or Yu Ying'er.

The former goes without saying, but she's just a caged bird that can't see the light of day and has no real power. As for the latter, Zhen Huan's pride would cause her to collapse on her own.

Actually, Xi Qiao would prefer the latter.

First, it could depose Zhen Huan; second, it could deeply wound the Empress; and third, it could incite Zhen Huan to turn against the Empress.

However, she couldn't control the emperor's decision. She had done all she could, and now she just had to wait and see how things went.

But it's not good to tell Yu Ying'er about this. She's too naive, and she'll easily slip up if she's not careful.

Yu Ying'er had no idea what her older sister was thinking in that short moment. Her small brain was trying to figure out why the Nian family hadn't accepted the imperial decree to enter the palace to accompany Consort Hua.

However, the result was obvious: her memory was insufficient to handle such complex calculations.

So, she boldly chose to ask her older sister for the answer directly.

"The Nian family refused? Why? Haven't they always valued Consort Hua highly?"

Xi Qiao had some guesses about this, but he wasn't sure, and it was something he couldn't share with Yu Ying'er.

So she made up an excuse and said, "Why would we come? If the women of the Nian family don't come, they'll at least get a compliment. Outsiders will praise them for being polite, virtuous, and well-mannered. But if they come, they'll just become a laughing stock."

The difference between the Nian family and the Zhen family is like heaven and earth, except when it comes to imperial favor, they are completely reversed.

If the women of the Nian family were to enter the Yuanmingyuan, countless people would laugh at them, both in public and in private.

It would be better not to come at all. Although there would still be plenty of gossip and ridicule behind their backs, they would be in the right, and they could argue back with confidence.

Yu Ying'er exclaimed "Ah!" but upon closer reflection, she realized it made perfect sense.

When she went out for a stroll this morning, there was already a lot of gossip in the garden, all praising Zhen Huan and belittling Consort Hua.

Yu Ying'er felt a pang of pity for her.

Since she began serving the emperor, her favor with him had remained stagnant. Moreover, her food, clothing, and daily necessities had only improved and never deteriorated, so she really didn't feel anything about falling out of favor.

But Consort Hua is different!

She was the apple of the eye, carefully cherished by the entire Nian family. She was the most favored concubine since her time as a prince, and a powerful empress who held the reins of the palace.

With such a family background, such favor, such a status, and the added burden of carrying the imperial heir, she should have been incomparably proud and showered with care and affection. Yet, she was overshadowed by a mere concubine, subjected to ridicule throughout the palace, and subjected to countless rumors and whispers.

How embarrassing!

If it were her, she would be so angry she'd die! She might even lose the baby.

Xi Qiao's forehead creased with annoyance. "Stop giving me that pitying look! No matter what Consort Hua does, it's none of our business to pity her. Look at those gossiping people, which one of them dares to utter a single word in front of the people of Qingliang Palace?"

Those gossipy palace servants only dared to chirp a few times behind their backs, satisfying their dark, twisted, and filthy perverted nature.

Yu Ying'er jolted awake and suddenly realized that even if Consort Hua was not favored, she still had the Nian family behind her. She herself was a Consort and was about to have her own child. So what if she lost the Emperor's favor?

Given her status and position, who would dare to slight her?

They might even be happy that they don't have to serve the overweight emperor anymore!

It is said that Consort Hua's beauty is second to none. With such a young, beautiful, and radiant woman in the prime of her life, how could the old emperor not feel ashamed standing next to her?

Yu Ying'er immediately expressed her disgust.

"Sister, don't be angry. I just... well, my brain was suddenly clouded by lard. I promise I won't do it again! Consort Hua's temper has improved a lot since she became pregnant. I'll definitely try to get closer to her when I have the chance."

As they were both people who had fallen out of favor, Consort Hua probably wouldn't look down on her, right?

Yu Ying'er began to make her own plans.

Given Consort Hua's background, she might become the first Imperial Consort of the dynasty after her unborn child is born. At that time, the palace power that the Empress had taken back might return to her.

If she could befriend Consort Hua, she might even gain Consort Hua's protection.

The Empress had a grudge against the sisters, the Empress Dowager's side was unstable, and the Emperor was even more heartless and unreliable. She herself was powerless and without favor, and was also stupid and foolish, making her easy to be schemed against.